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"Founded in 1934, Latham & Watkins has grown into a full-service international powerhouse with approximately 2,000 attorneys in 29 offices around the world. The founders of Latham & Watkins instilled an ethic of hard work, commitment and quality that flourishes today and has nurtured the firm's dramatic growth into one of the world's premier business law firms. With that growth, we have built internationally recognized practices in a wide spectrum of transactional, litigation, corporate and regulatory areas. We have also received praise for our innovative approach to law firm management and for our pro bono work both on a local and global scale. Our success is grounded in our devotion to the collaborative process, which reaches across global offices and practices and draws upon our deep subject matter expertise, an abiding commitment to teamwork and a powerful tradition of creative lawyering. For more information on our most recent accomplishments, please click here.
"Our departments are each recognized as leaders in the legal profession. Latham consistently ranks among the best transactional and finance practices in leading legal publications such as The American Lawyer, mergermarket, Chambers and Asia Legal Business and earns praise worldwide for work on high-profile and groundbreaking deals. The firm has one of the largest and most sophisticated litigation practices in the world, offering expertise in a multitude of substantive areas. Latham is one of the few firms to have been named in The American Lawyer's Litigation Department of the Year survey in 2004, 2006 and 2008. Our environmental practice has been at the forefront of this rapidly changing area for the last two decades and was named as the top firm in the world for environmental expertise by The International Who's Who in 2007. The firm has a long and rich history in tax matters, dating back to founding partner Dana Latham, former Commissioner of the US Internal Revenue Service.
"Latham's dedication to excellence extends to pro bono and public service. As a Signator to the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge, we have a longstanding commitment to providing pro bono legal services, financial support and volunteer time to charitable organizations and to individuals most in need throughout the world. For more information on the firm's most recent pro bono activities, please click here. In addition, our attorneys, paralegals and staff devote significant time to a diverse array of worthy causes. From firmwide projects that comprise multiple offices to the individual contributions of members of the Latham family, these deeds impact our communities in enduring ways. Click here to view select community service activities made possible by our generous and civic-minded personnel."
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Abu Dhabi introduces new financial free zone
Nine years after the creation of the now well-established Dubai International Financial Centre, a second landmark financial free zone has been announced in the UAE. The new free zone Global Marketplace Abu Dhabi will be situated on Al Maryah Island, adjacent to the city of Abu Dhabi.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 10 May 2013 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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“Finders” and the “issuer’s exemption” – SEC sheds new light on an old subject
Recent enforcement actions by the Securities and Exchange Commission have shed new light on the use of so-called "finders" who seek to assist companies and private fund managers in capital raising activities, as well as the use of the issuer's exemption by private fund managers.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 09 May 2013 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
New generic top-level domains — preparing for the next big .bang
The biggest upheaval in the domain name system since the introduction of .com is scheduled to go live in May 2013. In this article, Latham & Watkins examines the current status of the programme and outlines what steps companies can take in preparation for the next big dot bang.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 08 May 2013 | Practice Area: E-Commerce
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Finance Bill 2013 – what does it mean for employers?
On 20 March 2013, the Chancellor delivered the Budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, closely followed by the official publication of the Finance Bill 2013 on 28 March 2013. This briefing summarises the key changes and proposals employers should be aware of to ensure that they remain compliant.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 18 April 2013 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Asia technology, media and sourcing focus
Latham & Watkins' inaugural newsletter examines new technology risk management guidelines for financial institutions in Singapore; a white paper which examines how to run a competitive RFP; in depth examination of renegotiations and work-outs and; round up of new legislation in Singapore.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 28 March 2013 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Recent developments in the Russian securities market
On 21 December 2012, the Russian State Duma adopted the Federal Law “On Amendments to the Legal Acts of the Russian Federation and Cancellation of Certain Legal Acts of the Russian Federation.” Latham & Watkins’ corporate team offers an in-depth analysis of the amendments and their wider impact...view abstract
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 26 March 2013 | Practice Area: Securitisation
The working world: recent employment developments in the US, the UK and Hong Kong
Latham & Watkins’ Working World newsletter provides a regular review of current issues facing employers around the world. The latest edition includes detailed articles on the recovery of wage overpayments, new say-on-pay rules in the UK and Hong Kong’s proposed paternity leave legislation.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 27 February 2013 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Latham & Watkins’ Book of Jargon: master limited partnerships
The Book of Jargon: Master Limited Partnerships is one of a series of practice area-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins. The definitions contained in it are designed to provide an introduction to the applicable terms often encountered in master limited partnerships.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 26 February 2013 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
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The opportunity for high yield in Asia
In late 2012, Latham & Watkins along with ASIFMA, the Financial Times and Bloomberg sponsored a conference in Hong Kong focusing on high yield bonds in Asia. This Q&A with Latham partner Bryant Edwards provides a snapshot of the state of the high yield market in Asia and opportunities for growth.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 30 January 2013 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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Guidance on the guidance: what the new FCPA resource guide means for multi-national companies
The new guidance on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act contains detailed legal summaries, hypothetical factual scenarios, and the Department of Justice and SEC's views on those scenarios. Latham & Watkins summarise the nine most relevant and important areas for multinational companies.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 29 November 2012 | Practice Area: Financial Crime and Fraud
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